I’ve always claimed that paint is the fastest, and cheapest way to transform a space. Until two days ago, that is. That’s when I discovered . . . cue the angels . . . Washi Tape Oh, I’ve heard of washi tape for quite a while. One of my friends even started a washi tape […]
Paint a Watermelon Banner
Paint a watermelon and sunflower on a dollar store placemat, fold one edge over and hang with ribbon to create a cute Summer banner!
How To Paint Faux Leather Photo Frame
I hate to break it to you but Father’s Day is three weeks away! Here’s a fun and easy faux finish that’s perfect for the guy in your life. Don’t let the words “faux finish” scare you off, ok? This is a foolproof paint finish and you only need a few supplies. Supply List wood […]
Ten Tips for Making a Floral Wreath
This week my blogger friends and I were invited by Floracraft to decorate Styrofoam wreaths. Each of us our sharing our tutorials on Google+ Hangouts on Air (HoA). Here’s the full schedule. Being an ex-florist, I knew I wanted to do something with flowers. I rarely get to do much floral design and I really […]
Dip Dyed Easter Eggs
Easter is now less than a week away. Before you grab the vinegar, I have another way to ‘decorate’ eggs. I call these “dip dyed” because that’s the way they look but, believe me, I didn’t dip these into a bowl of paint. I guess you could, dip the eggs into a bowl of paint. […]
Faux Gilded Easter Eggs
I wanted to try something a little different this year for Easter. The funny thing is, gold wasn’t even on my radar. Browsing thru Pinterest and Google, nothing really intrigued me. Oh, there are plenty of cute egg decorating ideas, but nothing that challenged me. After last years’ faux alabaster eggs I was looking for […]
Dollar Store St. Patrick’s Decor
I have to admit that I’ve never decorated for St. Patrick’s Day. Ever. But holiday decorations, they’re oh-so important to kids, aren’t they? Particularly 5 year old kindergartners. I needed wanted to make something that was colorful, shiny, and quick. Dollar Store, here I come. I made the rainbow out of paint on watercolor paper, […]
Dr. Seuss Magnets
There are times in life It’s truer than true Things don’t go your way And you wish you weren’t you You think you can draw maybe one fish or two paint them real quick add a magnet with glue A project in one day? oh no, not you what were you thinking have you gone […]